National Institute of Immunology (NII) has currently issued 3 live job notices with 3 open vacancies. Details are provided below.
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1 Project Research Scientist I vacancy at National Institute of Immunology (NII)
Applications are being accepted by National Institute of Immunology (NII) for 1 contractual post of Project Research Scientist I under a research project. The last date for submission of applications is 02-04-2026.
| Post Name | Project Research Scientist I |
| Project Name | Structure-guided engineering of a viroporin-defective Chikungunya virus strain as a live-attenuated vaccine candidate |
| Project Description | This project focuses on the molecular design of viral vaccines. It aims to develop a live-attenuated vaccine candidate by engineering a viroporin-defective Chikungunya virus strain. The research uses structure-guided techniques to reduce viral virulence while maintaining a strong immune response. This project is funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research. |
| Duration | Tenable till-17-01-2028 (Contract for one year or duration of the project whichever is shorter, at a time) |
| Vacancy | 1 |
| Qualification | - Must have secured a First-Class M.Sc degree with qualified NET or equivalent examinations, the candidate must have at least three years of research experience in a reputed institute or
- a PhD. Must have at least two publications in an internationally reputed journal.
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| Monthly Salary | Rs. 56,000/- per month plus 30% HRA (As per funding agency norms) |
| Selection Process | Candidates will be initially shortlisted based on academic qualifications, followed by an interview. |
| Application Fee | Application fee is Rs. 100 to be paid through Demand Draft drawn in favour of Director, NII, payable at Delhi or New Delhi on Canara Bank or Indian Bank.
Fee can also be paid through UPI, Paytm, PhonePe, or other online modes to the specified bank account (Beneficiary Name: Director, NII; Account No.: 1484101001636; IFSC: CNRB0001484).
SC, ST, PH, and women candidates are exempted from payment of fee, subject to submission of valid documentary proof. |
| How to Apply | Interested candidates must apply through email strictly in the prescribed format by sending their application to systems.immunology.lab@gmail.com. Application should include complete CV along with Email ID, fax number, and telephone number, and must clearly mention the name of the project. |
| Last Date to Apply | 02-04-2026 |
| Contact | Dr. Soumen Basak, Staff Scientist-VII (Principal Investigator); Email ID: systems.immunology.lab@gmail.com |
| Job Location | New Delhi (Delhi) |
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1 Junior Research Fellow vacancy at National Institute of Immunology (NII)
Applications will be accepted from eligible candidates for 1 post of Junior Research Fellow on fixed-term basis under a research project at National Institute of Immunology (NII). Last date to submit Applications is 03-04-2026.
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow |
| Project Name | Targeting methyltransferases in anti-BCMA CAR-T cells to enhance its antitumor efficacy against multiple myeloma |
| Project Description | This project focuses on improving immunotherapy outcomes for hematological malignancies. It aims to target methyltransferases in anti-BCMA CAR-T cells to enhance their antitumor efficacy against multiple myeloma. The research investigates epigenetic modifications to prevent T-cell exhaustion and increase the persistence of engineered cells. This project is funded by the Lady Tata Memorial Trust. |
| Duration | Contract for one year or duration of the project whichever is shorter, at a time) |
| Vacancy | 1 |
| Qualification | - Masters Degree in Biochemistry, Immunology, Biotechnology, Life science or related fields. NET-JRF or equivalent
- National-Level fellowship examination qualification is desirable.
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| Monthly Salary | Rs. 37,000/- per month plus 27% HRA |
| Selection Process | Selection will be made through interview after preliminary shortlisting based on academic qualifications. |
| Application Fee | Application fee of Rs. 100 should be paid through Demand Draft in favour of Director, NII, payable at Delhi or New Delhi, drawn on Canara Bank or Indian Bank.
Alternatively, fee may be paid through UPI, Paytm, PhonePe, or other online modes to the specified bank account (Beneficiary Name: Director, NII; Account No.: 1484101001636; IFSC: CNRB0001484).
Women, SC, ST, and PH candidates are exempted from payment of fee, subject to submission of valid documentary proof. |
| How to Apply | Interested candidates must apply through email strictly in the prescribed format by sending their application to rkyadav@nii.ac.in. Application should include complete CV along with Email ID, fax number, and telephone number, and must clearly mention the name of the project. Application must be emailed on or before 03-04-2026. |
| Last Date to Apply | 03-04-2026 |
| Contact | Dr. Rajesh Kumar Yadav, Staff Scientist-IV (Principal Investigator); Email ID: rkyadav@nii.ac.in |
| Job Location | Delhi |
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1 Project Technical Support III vacancy at National Institute of Immunology (NII)
National Institute of Immunology (NII) invites applications from eligible candidates for filling 1 post of Project Technical Support III on fixed-term basis under a research project. Applications must be submitted on or before 08-04-2026.
| Post Name | Project Technical Support III |
| Project Name | Towards stool-based diagnosis of colorectal cancer by developing multiplex apta-sensor panel |
| Project Description | This project focuses on the development of non-invasive screening tools for early cancer detection. It aims to develop a stool-based diagnosis of colorectal cancer by creating a multiplex apta-sensor panel. The research investigates the use of DNA or RNA aptamers to identify multiple biomarkers simultaneously. This project is funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research. |
| Duration | Tenable till 29-01- 2028 (Contract for one year or duration of the project whichever is shorter, at a time) |
| Vacancy | 1 |
| Qualification | - Three Years Graduate degree in relevant subject/field plus Three years post qualification experience or
- PG in relevant subject/field.
- OR For Engineering/IT/CS - Four Years Graduate Degree.
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| Monthly Salary | Rs. 28,000/- per month plus 30% HRA (As per norms of the funding agency) |
| Selection Process | Selection will be based on interviews conducted after preliminary shortlisting on the basis of academic qualifications. |
| Application Fee | Application fee is Rs. 100 to be paid through Demand Draft drawn in favour of Director, NII, payable at Delhi or New Delhi on Canara Bank or Indian Bank.
Fee can also be paid through UPI, Paytm, PhonePe, or other online modes to the specified bank account (Beneficiary Name: Director, NII; Account No.: 1484101001636; IFSC: CNRB0001484).
Women, SC, ST, and PH candidates are exempted from payment of fee. |
| How to Apply | Interested candidates must apply through email strictly in prescribed format by sending their application to anilk@nii.ac.in. Application should include complete CV along with Email ID, fax number, and telephone number. Candidates must clearly mention name of project in their application. |
| Last Date to Apply | 08-04-2026 |
| Contact | Dr. Anil Kumar, Staff Scientist-V (Principal Investigator); Email ID: anilk@nii.ac.in |
| Job Location | New Delhi (Delhi) |
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